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Dr. Tonya Webb, left, is a part of the American Cancer Society's VOICES of Black Women project, which hopes to survey 100,000 Black women about their medical and life experiences in hopes of eliminating disparities.
Black women with cancer die at higher rates. To heal them, we have to hear them.
The American Cancer Society’s VOICES of Black Women survey is seeking 100,000 participants' stories and experiences to close disparities.
Monsignor Nicholas Amato, temporary pastoral administrator for St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church, closes the church doors before delivering Mass this month.
Two historic Catholic churches in Baltimore are merging. Parishioners are holding their breath.
Two of Baltimore’s oldest Catholic churches, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Leo, are set to merge Tuesday. A lot of questions remain for parishioners.
According to fire officials, crews found multiple fires coming from manhole covers.
BGE investigates cause of Saturday’s underground fire in downtown Baltimore
A fire that sparked underground in downtown Baltimore on Saturday is under investigation.
Waymond Harrison in his studio with his paintings, some of which are still in progress.
How a former prison inmate painted himself a second chance at life
Waymond Harrison began painting during his time as an inmate at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. It was a choice that led him on a new life path.
Wagyu beef rib and sides from 2Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park.
The saucy, smoky, slow-cooked stars of Maryland barbecue
In the mood for brisket, pulled pork or great sides? These Maryland barbecue joints are set to satisfy, according to food social media influencer Chris Franzoni.
George Dennehy was nervous as he stepped on the turf at Camden Yards.
He was invited to play the national anthem for the 18,630 fans attending a recent Orioles game on June 11, 2025. He had played at similar-sized venues and sang the national anthem before, but he still felt pressure.
How a Camden Yards performance shined a light on George Dennehy’s inspiring life
George Dennehy was nervous as he stepped on the turf at Camden Yards. He was invited to play the national anthem for the 18,630 fans attending an Orioles game on a recent June night.
Dozens of people were seen enjoying the cool water at Druid Hill Park Swimming Pool in Baltimore, MD on June 23, 2025.
Maryland swelters again: Heat, humidity and fireworks ahead
Strong to severe thunderstorms will break the heat Tuesday bringing us some spectacular weather for the 4th of July. 
The Baltimore City Fire Department extinguishes a fire on Friday night at 1300 Russell St., where Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue is located.
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue, O.A.R. concert will go on
After a fire at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s TailGOAT venue in South Baltimore, a homecoming concert for O.A.R. will go on as planned on Saturday night.
The intersection of W. Franklin and North Franklintown Road in Baltimore on June 28, 2025
Baltimore Police waited for medics who never came. The man they detained is now dead.
A 911 dispatch call revealed that Baltimore Police requested a medic at least twice to treat a man they detained amid a mental health crisis.
Baltimore Police officers on scene of a shooting on the 2700 block of Mosher Street on Wednesday. The woman and officers in that shooting were identified.
70-year-old woman, officers identified in fatal West Baltimore police-involved shooting
Maryland authorities on Friday released the name of a 70-year-old woman who was fatally shot by Baltimore Police and the names of the officers involved.
Coach John Harbaugh walks onto the practice field during the team’s organized team activities this month.
Ahead of Ravens training camp, here’s who is a shoo-in — and who’s not — to make the roster
After the signing of cornerback Jaire Alexander, the remaining open starting positions are left guard and kicker.
Eugene “Gene” Clark.
Gene Clark led by example — with a strong moral compass and absolutely no nonsense
Eugene "Gene" Clark, the chief of staff for state Sen. Charles Sydnor of Baltimore County, died May 27 of cancer. He was 81.
Mayor Brandon Scott must decide if the city wants to seek a new trial or accept a reduced verdict in its lawsuit against opioid companies.
Judge gives Baltimore more time to decide if it will take smaller payout in opioid lawsuit
A judge extended the deadline for Baltimore City to decide if it would accept a smaller payout in its opioid lawsuit and agreed to rule on abatement first.
The Baltimore Museum of Art’s “Black Earth Rising” exhibit features ”Viajando En La Franja Del Iris,” an oil painting on linen by Cuba-born artist Alejandro Piñeiro Bello (center).
Baltimore’s art museums are always evolving. Don’t miss these new exhibits.
Want to beat the heat and stimulate your mind? These new exhibits at the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Walters Art Museum and the Jewish Museum of Maryland deliver.
A man in a suit and tie and a woman in a red suit stand next to a poster board that reads "RED LINE" with a train symbol in between the two words.
The Red Line’s path forward is unclear. What will Gov. Wes Moore do?
Two years after Gov. Wes Moore revived the Red Line, Baltimore’s proposed east-west light rail feels mired in uncertainty.
A celebration of life for the deceased mother of five, Rachel Morin, took place at Greater Grace Church in Baltimore on August 27, 2023.
Former Greater Grace pastor indicted for child sexual abuse, lawsuits pile up
Former Greater Grace Pastor Eric Anderson, 80, is facing two counts of indecent assault and battery of a child.
Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo warms up during the team’s spring training practice on February 20, 2024.
Jon Meoli: Inside Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo’s offensive and defensive development at Norfolk
With Adley Rutschman and Maverick Handley hitting the injured list within the last week and the Orioles opting for journeymen deputies rather than Basallo, the 20-year-old backstop’s development has come into focus of late.
Janet Bailey, who runs a community fridge on Ashburton Street, placed flowers and a sign reading “We Mourn Our Loss” at Mosher and Ashburton on Thursday, June 26, 2025, urging others to add names and tributes for the 70-year-old woman fatally shot by police.
Neighbors seek answers after Baltimore police shoot, kill 70-year-old woman
This is the second fatal Baltimore Police officer-involved shooting in West Baltimore in a little more than a week.
A man died in police custody early Wednesday morning after Baltimore Police officers restrained him during what officials described as a mental health crisis.
Man dies after Baltimore Police restrain him during apparent mental health crisis
A man died in police custody after Baltimore Police officers restrained him during what officials described as a mental health crisis.
A member of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Biocontainment Unit team communicates with staff outside the unit during a training exercise Thursday.
This elite Johns Hopkins unit is ready for killer pathogens
Johns Hopkins Hospital tests its federally designated biocontainment unit in an era of reduced public health funding.
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